Kyle Tolie, Author at Loop Chicago

New State and Lake CTA ‘L’ Station designs unveiled

June 10, 2021

3 MIN READ – On June 9, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) unveiled the preliminary design concepts for a rebuilt State/Lake ‘L’ station in the Loop, the latest marquee project in the modernization of the nation’s second-largest transit agency.

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May data shows workers returning to offices in the Loop

June 7, 2021

2 MIN READ — Since July, Chicago Loop Alliance has been collecting monthly survey data from its member businesses and stakeholders to track operations during COVID-19, and today released its May report. View the full May report here. Some highlights include:

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Where to picnic in the Chicago Loop

May 28, 2021

2 MIN READ – Find the best spots off the beaten path to picnic downtown in the Loop. Take in the sun or the shade. Seek beautiful views of the city or nature. Regardless of where you end up, find your secret spot in the “city in a garden.”

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Meet the newest riverfront buildings in the Loop with Chicago Architecture Center Docents

May 27, 2021

2 MIN READ – There’s even more to Chicago’s iconic skyline than what first meets the eye. Each building in and around the Loop has its own rich history, and there’s no better way to learn their stories than on a Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady.

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April Loop data shows continued increase towards normal activity levels

May 12, 2021

2 MIN READ — Since July, Chicago Loop Alliance has been collecting monthly survey data from its member businesses and stakeholders to track operations during COVID-19.

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Ideas for an all-day, all-night bachelorette party in the Loop

April 23, 2021

Make plans for an unforgettable bachelorette party that lasts all day and night. During the day, treat the girls to a spa visit, shop around the city, go for a booze cruise, have an award-winning glass of wine, or rent a private boat. At night, celebrate with a luxurious hotel stay, make your way around swanky rooftop bars, or participate in a competitive game of darts. The possibilities are endless. Make sure your last night as a bachelorette is one you’ll never forget.

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More people want to the live in the Loop. Here’s why.

April 20, 2021

6 MIN READ – It’s no secret that 2020 was a rough year for the Chicago Loop in more ways than one—including for the residential market. Headlines about mass exodus from dense urban areas in favor of more space raised concerns for downtowns across the country. But there is recent data showing renewed interest in Loop living. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live in the Loop? What current residents have to say might surprise you.

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The Loop’s Comeback explored at Downtown Futures Series

April 14, 2021

6 MIN READ – Over a year into the COVID-19 pandemic that rocked downtowns around the world, signs of a recovery in the Chicago Loop are beginning to emerge. As the weather warms, and the city and state continue administering thousands of COVID-19 vaccinations per day, Loop data like pedestrian activity, parking volumes, CTA ridership, office human occupancy, and hotel occupancy are all on the rise. The Loop’s Comeback was explored at Chicago Loop Alliance’s April 14 Downtown Futures Series webinar.